Jeff McDonald: Another day, another new Spur

The Spurs went swingman shopping in Austin again on Saturday, signing former NBA journeyman DerMarr Johnson off the Toros roster.

Johnson, the No. 6 pick in the 2000 NBA draft, averaged 15.8 points and six rebounds in 10 games with the Toros, the Spurs’ affiliate in the NBA’s Developmental League.

He has played for three teams in his seven-year NBA career, most recently spending three seasons with Denver from 2004 to 2007. His best season came in 2001-02 when he averaged 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 72 games with Atlanta.

Johnson should give the Spurs some immediate help on the perimeter, with both Manu Ginobili and Brent Barry battling injuries.

To make room for him, the Spurs waived Marcus Williams, whom they’d signed from the D-League only four days earlier.

The Spurs have now called up for players from the Toros this season — Williams, Darius Washington, Keith Langford and Johnson.

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I think the spurs are making the most out of their D leage team. At the same time they’re giving some of those guys a chance to prove them selves and creating some healthy competition. I wouldn’t be suprised if they grabbed a few of those guys for the playoffs. I’ve seen several of their games and the Toros have some great Athletes.